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A family member was in a chlorinated pool a week ago and used a spray sunscreen w/ oxybenzone partially on his face. a week later his eye is now red and inflamed. going to eye doc next week for appt. oxybenzone likely culprit? is this common? thanks?
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Could also be too much chlorine in pool or if not enough there may be bugs growing in it that can infect eyes. Ask someone to check pool chlorine etc.
Answered 7/9/2022
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